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GF 45mm F2.8 R WR

Fujifilm GFX Mount

GF 45mm F2.8 R WR — 45mm f/2.8 for Fujifilm GFX, a popular choice in the fujifilm lineup.

$1,699

Launch price

Released Jan 2017

vs
FE 50mm F1.4 GM

Sony

FE 50mm F1.4 GM

Sony E Mount

FE 50mm F1.4 GM — 50mm f/1.4 for Sony E, a popular choice in the sony lineup.

$1,799

Launch price

Released Feb 2023

FE 50mm F1.4 GM is 6.1 years newer.

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Wins

1categories

GF 45mm F2.8 R WR

Sports & Action

Wins

6categories

FE 50mm F1.4 GM

PortraitSports & Action

1 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

GF 45mm F2.8 R WR wins 1 categories·FE 50mm F1.4 GM wins 4 categories
  • BFE 50mm F1.4 GM has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.4 vs f/2.8)
  • BFE 50mm F1.4 GM has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/1.4 vs f/2.8)
  • BFE 50mm F1.4 GM has lower Length (96 mm vs 179 mm)
  • BFE 50mm F1.4 GM has lower Weight (516 g vs 920 g)
  • AGF 45mm F2.8 R WR has lower Min focus distance (30 cm vs 41 cm)

Key specs at a glance

GF 45mm F2.8 R WRFE 50mm F1.4 GM
Focal Length45 mm50 mm
Max Aperturef/2.8f/1.4
MountFujifilm GFXSony E
CoverageMedium FormatFull-Frame
StabilizationNoNo
Weight920 g516 g
Min Focus30 cm41 cm
Filter Size77 mm67 mm

Size and weight, to scale

GF 45mm F2.8 R WR

81 × 179 mm

920 g (2.03 lb / 32.45 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

FE 50mm F1.4 GM shown to scale

FE 50mm F1.4 GM

81 × 96 mm

516 g (1.14 lb / 18.20 oz)

GF 45mm F2.8 R WR is 83mm longer than FE 50mm F1.4 GM.

GF 45mm F2.8 R WR is 404 g heavier than FE 50mm F1.4 GM.

Diameter (⌀) is the maximum barrel width; length is measured from the mount to the front of the lens.

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use caseGF 45mm F2.8 R WRFE 50mm F1.4 GM
Portrait
4.5Fair
8.5Excellent
Sports & Action
6.5Good
6.5Good
Video & Hybrid
3.0Limited
4.5Fair
Landscape
3.0Limited
4.0Fair
Travel
2.0Limited
3.5Limited
Wildlife
3.0Limited
3.0Limited
Macro & Close-up
1.5Limited
0.0Limited

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose the GF 45mm F2.8 R WR

  • Min focus distance

    30 cm vs 41 cm — lower is better

Reasons to choose the FE 50mm F1.4 GM

  • Max aperture (Wide)

    f/1.4 vs f/2.8 — lower is better

  • Max aperture (Tele)

    f/1.4 vs f/2.8 — lower is better

  • Special elements

    Adds ED

  • Length

    96 mm vs 179 mm — lower is better

  • Weight

    516 g vs 920 g — lower is better

  • Max magnification

    0.16 × vs 0.15 × — higher is better

  • Diameter

    80.6 mm vs 81 mm — lower is better

Shared specifications

Internal focus

Both support internal focus

Weather sealing

Both support weather sealing

Control ring

Both support control ring

Custom function button

Both support custom function button

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

GF 45mm F2.8 R WR

Pros

  • Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
  • Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
  • Native Fujifilm GFX mount compatibility

Cons

  • Relatively heavy for extended handheld use
  • Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value

FE 50mm F1.4 GM

Pros

  • Bright f/1.4 aperture for low light and subject separation
  • Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
  • Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting

Cons

  • Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

= category winner

GF 45mm F2.8 R WR
FE 50mm F1.4 GM
Focal length (Min)
45 mm
50 mm
Focal length (Max)
45 mm
50 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/2.8
f/1.4+2 stops wider
Max aperture (Tele)
f/2.8
f/1.4+2 stops wider
Elements
14
14
Groups
11
11
Special elements
Aspherical
Aspherical, ED
GF 45mm F2.8 R WR
FE 50mm F1.4 GM
Min focus distance
30 cm−11 cm less
41 cm
Max magnification
0.15 ×
0.16 ×+7%
Autofocus motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
GF 45mm F2.8 R WR
FE 50mm F1.4 GM
Optical stabilization
No
No
OIS effectiveness
0 stops
0 stops
GF 45mm F2.8 R WR
FE 50mm F1.4 GM
Weight
920 g
516 g−404 g less
Length
179 mm
96 mm−83 mm less
Diameter
81 mm
80.6 mm
Filter thread size
77 mm
67 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
9
11
GF 45mm F2.8 R WR
FE 50mm F1.4 GM
Lens mount
Fujifilm GFX
Sony E
Format coverage
Medium Format
Full-Frame

Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.